Market Square Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

311 Travis St
Houston, TX 77002

Adam O. writes: Two words stick out when you talk about Market Square Bar and Grill:

Quality, Value and Flavor

Hmm, so that's 3.

I got the peppercorn crusted NY Sirloin with the Saffron Rice and grilled vegetables for dinner.  All for $11.50.  That scared me at first.…

Fly High Little Bunny
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

3120 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77098

Shana P. writes: Fly High Little Bunny - I have no idea what it means.  The little guy with the vampire fangs doesn't tell you much about the store beneath the sign but it is intriguing.

This is a great place to go for a gift if you know someone that exclusively wears…

Massa's Seafood Grill
Neighborhood: Downtown

1331 Lamar St
Houston, TX 77010

Jerry E. writes: Nice Business Lunch

Mingalone Italian Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

500 Texas St
Houston, TX 77002

Shana P. writes: While down at Verizon Wireless Theatre or at the Angelica Film Center, I'd walked past Mingalone Italian Bar and Grill numerous times.  The exterior was impressive and I always wondered if the food would live up to the enticing decor.  

One day while…

Whataburger
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

3712 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77098

Lisa A. writes: It's rare to have the PERFECT experience at Whataburger (unless, maybe if you've found yourself at the drive-thru at 2:00 a.m.) and I could see how someone who didn't grow up eating Whataburger might find some of their restaurants less than appealing…

Hasta La Pasta

1450 W Grand Pkwy
Katy, TX 77449

Shana P. writes: I've had the pleasure of seeing Hasta La Pasta at work catering an event as well as dining in their restaurant.  I have to say they handle their business and their clients with professionalism and courtesy on both fronts and are very impressive to…

Bap Geon
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown, Gulfton

6423 Richmond Ave Ste P
Houston, TX 77057

c t. writes: Kinda like pep-boys, advance auto parts, O'Reilly, or Autozone. Is pep boys even in Houston anymore? *shrug*
Bap Geon sell car parts and stuff exclusively for import cars (Euro and Japanese and i assume Ko-rean). No domestic stuff. They laughed when I…

Harbor Freight USA

17490 Northwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77040

c t. writes: Harbor Freight is a chinese tool brand. Certainly not Snap-On or Craftsman quality. But some of their stuff is Good Enough Right Now.  It's a cool place for dudes like me, who like tinkering with stuff, but dont always want to spend alot of money.…

Luling City Market
Neighborhood: Highland Village

4726 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77297

Mona B. writes: BBQ done right!

1) its gotta have the right meat
2) its gotta be smoked just right.
3) its gotta be served on a waxed brown sheet of paper with no utensils
4) its gotta be in Luling City Market  - in LULING, TEXAS

an hour and a half away of houston,texas;…

Ruchi's Taqueria
Neighborhood: Gulfton

5201 Richmond Ave Ste Q
Houston, TX 77056

c t. writes: This is a good place. It's open /almost/ 24/7 . I think they close for a few hours on Sunday night / Monday mornings around 3. Or is it Saturday night / Sunday morning?
This is a  good English-optional taquiria. I'm not really a big fan of tex-mex…

Harris County Smokehouse & Cafe

13280 Fm 1960 Rd W
Houston, TX 77065

Chris K. writes: Best place for breakfast?

This might sound like an odd way of starting off a review of a smokehouse, but my favorite meal to have at the Harris County Smokehouse is breakfast!  I highly recommend the breakfast tacos (with the hash browns on the…

Cavatore Italian Restaurant
Neighborhood: The Heights

2120 Ella Blvd
Houston, TX 77008

Don L. writes: From the outside, it looks like an old barn...because it is. It looks more like a BBQ hut than a nice Italian restaurant, but it's allll Italian inside...even down to the Italian waiter and every square inch of wall space covered with some kind of…

The Westin Galleria
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

5060 W Alabama St
Houston, TX 77056

Cory O. writes: I will warn you that I didn't actually stay the night at this hotel, so  my review may be a little skewed.  I did however, help with a prom that was hosted at the Westin Galleria and then hung out in one of the teacher's rooms in the Westin Oaks…

Taiko Japenese Steak House Inc
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

5857 Westheimer Rd # P
Houston, TX 77057

Jeffrey L. writes: Just "Road Sushi" for me - out on the road for business.
Nothing to rememberable here, like other places.

I might consider returning if nearby again.

Probably better to get a local persons review that's been here more than once...

Candlewood Suites Galleria

4900 Loop Central Dr
Houston, TX 77081

Mysterious Q. writes: Nothing fancy, just a solid, suite-style business-oriented hotel with firm beds and OK workout room and internet connections in every room.  You can definitely do worse in Houston.

Whataburger
Neighborhood: MacGregor, Old Spanish Trail/South Union

4616 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, TX 77021

Diana C. writes: I am not exaggerating when I say that this is the first place that my mother visits after the plane lands.  The last time I went to Houston with her, I got what all the fuss is about:  super fresh ingredients, good sized burgers and extras.  It's…

Grotto Ristorante
Neighborhood: Highland Village

4715 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77027

Don L. writes: This was my 2nd lunchtime visit and both times the place was packed! Being in the Galleria area, I shouldn't have been surprised by the number of luxury cars in the cramped, small parking lot - but I was stunned by the two Masaratti's valet parked…

Goode Company Texas Seafood
Neighborhood: West University

2621 Westpark Dr
Houston, TX 77098

Leslie P. writes: A hotel I stayed at in Mexico last year had the best campechana I had ever tried.  We ordered it every day, for basically every meal.  I left, saddened that it would be a long time before I got to eat campechana like that again.
Then a friend brought…

Ranosh

3402 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX 77297

Coco C. writes: Ranosh is by no stretch of the imagination the best hookah I've ever had.  I wouldn't even put it in the top 10 and it would be a stretch to make top 20, however, it's the best Houston's got to offer.

The food at Ranosh is nothing to write home…

Hush
Neighborhood: Energy Corridor

15625 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094

Christopher S. writes: Heheh...

I enjoyed reading the other reviews for this night club.  GASP!  There are Blacks and Hispanics here!  Classic...

Anyway, on to my review...

I was in Houston for an annual conference, but I usually arrive a little early and stay a little late…

Jimmy G's Restaurant
Neighborhood: The Heights

307 North St
Houston, TX 77009

Carmen H. writes: It's been awhile since I've done a cruise out of Galveston .... whenever I do, I make sure to schedule one of my flights to allow time for a meal at Jimmy G's, near Intercontinental Airport.   As a nurse who graduated from Charity in New Orleans,…

Bamboo House
Neighborhood: Midtown

540 Waugh Dr
Houston, TX 77019

Vanessa R. writes: This place is so cute! But since it's in a shopping center..it's so easy to overlook. I went in there yesterday and as soon as I walked in I liked the place. It's quiet and very clean. I had the chicken vermicelli and really enjoyed it. My friend…

Jones Hall For the Performing Arts
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

615 Louisiana St Ste 101
Houston, TX 77002

henry w. writes: They need to stop having performances here..  the place is waaay too big. If you happen to sit in the mezzanine which are the same price as the orchestra seats, good luck seeing the stage..   I just feel sorry for the people in the levels above the…

Diedrich Coffee
Neighborhood: Montrose

1901 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

henry w. writes: I usually go to a coffee shop for two things.. coffee and wifi. Their coffee ain't half bad but their wifi never freakin works!

Lee's Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Alief

11210 Bellaire Blvd., Suite 113
Houston, TX 77072

Ellen H. writes: Think about a food court inside of a mall that only serves Vietnamese deli foods, and you have Lee's Sandwiches.  They had a good assortment of sandwiches; I had a pork pate in a baguette, and coffee with condensed milk and these tiny…

Matsusaka Sushi & Grill
Neighborhood: Westchase

11398 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77077

Jody T. writes: On a Sunday night at about 8:15pm, we were seated immediately.  The waitress recommended the Golden Fish which was absolutely satisfying.  My brother ordered the grilled beef which was so tender and soft, pink in the center, oh so tasty.  The entrees…

Houston Barbecue Company
Neighborhood: Energy Corridor

1127 Eldridge Pkwy
Houston, TX 77077

henry w. writes: Wow.. what a letdown man. Like finding out Santa isn't real. (He's real right???) This place has been hyped by Citysearch as the #1 BBQ place in Houston for the past couple years.. So thinking this place HAD to be good b/c it was rated higher than my…

Genji Japanese Restaurant & Karaoke Bar
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

7964 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77063

Jill N. writes: I can't sing worth a lick and neither do most of the people at Genji's, but that's what makes it great. It's probably the only karaoke place in town where the people will applaud and cheer you on for completely butchering a song. And do I mean…

The Tavern
Neighborhood: Midtown

1340 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019

Cheyne M. writes: Oh Tavern, so many fond memories..... Crawfish boils, my discovery of NTN, Free popcorn, Ace Pear Cider on tap served in pitchers......I even pudding wrestled here...

Yup... I did. This was one of my frequents in Houston and I spent a lot of time…

Doubletree Hotel Houston Downtown
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

400 Dallas St
Houston, TX 77002

Randall R. writes: Well, the Doubletree wasn't the scummy-but-cheap place that seems to have sadly been my Houston M.O.  However, it certainly wasn't upscale-deal-of-the century, either.
The room was comfortable with some interesting modern furniture choices.  Pillows…

Trofi Restaurant
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

Doubletree Hotel
400 Dallas St
Houston, TX 77002

Mysterious Q. writes: Located in the lobby of the DoubleTree, this little restaurant is a decent place to get breakfast if you are staying here.  The breakfast buffet, features your typical overpriced, overdone steam-table fare.  The best dish by far are the huevos…

Seattle's Best
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

1600 Smith St., #160
Houston, TX 77002

Mysterious Q. writes: Located on the ground floor of the Continental Building, this little coffee stand is staffed by friendly folk who can quickly churn out a serviceable espresso or latte.

Zero's Sandwich Shop
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

809 Dallas St
Houston, TX 77002

Juanita D. writes: Okay, don't let the name fool you.  This place is a step above some other food establishments that I have frequented.

Sambuca Jazz Cafe
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

909 Texas St
Houston, TX 77002

Jeff H. writes: I really enjoyed my time here.  Not necessarily because of the food or speed of service, but more likely it was because of the great company I was with.

Had a group event here on the same night as another large group.  We were upstairs and they were…

Crossroads Coffee
Neighborhood: West University

2531 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

JD N. writes: While this is not the nicest coffee shop, it is a well-rounded one and is one of the few places in the entire area of Houston where you could get crepes outside of La Madeleine chain. The prices are reasonable, but a bit high by Houston's standards.

Houston Airport System
Neighborhood: South Belt/Ellington

11900 Old Galveston Rd
IAH
Houston, TX 77209

Cory O. writes: I travel.  A lot.  Well, a lot for someone who isn't in business or engineering.  Given the choice, I'd always fly out of IAH (Bush).  Hobby is just a little shabby after you've seen the glistening lights of IAH.  Let me break it down for you:

Hobby:…

Einstein's Pub

873 S Mason Rd Ste 360
Katy, TX 77450

Ann G. writes: Simply the best, no question about it.  I love this place.

Joel Osteen Ministries
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

P.O. Box 4600
Houston, TX 77297

Bruce R. writes: Hmmmm . . . a sarcastic (At least I hope it was.) 5 Stars like Peter M. or a true 1?
I have heard Joel on the Tele a few times and he preaches what is know as Prosperity Gospelese
"God wants you to be rich!"  
"If you are faithful, you will be…

Courtyard by Marriot

12655 Southwest Freeway
Stafford, TX 77497

Carolen M. writes: Considering it's clean and adequate.  The only downside is that the comfortor is not as puffy and warm like the other hotels I've stayed at.  The television is just old.  Zenith!?!?  *sigh*  The "gym" is less than mediocre.  Thinking that it had 4…